Louisville vs. Virginia Tech

The following statements compare University of Louisville and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Virginia Tech's tuition ($36,694) is more expensive than Louisville ($29,174).
  • Virginia Tech's acceptance rate (56.98%) is lower than Louisville (81.54%).
  • Virginia Tech has higher yield (27.75%) than Louisville (23.25%).
  • Virginia Tech's SAT score (1,330) is higher than Louisville (1,170).
  • Louisville's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Virginia Tech (17 to 1).
  • Virginia Tech (38,170 students) is larger than Louisville (22,017 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Louisville ($9,508) has higher amount of financial aid than Virginia Tech ($8,832).
  • Virginia Tech's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Louisville (62%).
University of Louisville

University of Louisville

Public, 4 years • Louisville, KY #135 National Universities, #4 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,828 In-State
$29,174 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,508
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.54% Acceptance Rate
23.25% Yield
Enrollment
15,921 Undergraduate
6,096 Graduate
4,193 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,070 Faculties (full-time)
5,896 Staffs (full-time)
$73,522 Faculty Salary
$72,076 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,568 annual charge
-3,942 capacity
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,478 In-State
$36,694 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,832
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
56.98% Acceptance Rate
27.75% Yield
Enrollment
30,434 Undergraduate
7,736 Graduate
1,625 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,109 Faculties (full-time)
8,076 Staffs (full-time)
$108,802 Faculty Salary
$67,140 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,168 annual charge
-10,300 capacity
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